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Tuesday, June 18, 2013               
 
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Topic: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Category: Fibrohistiocytic

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a fibrohistiocytic tumor of intermediate malignancy. It arises in adults as a slow-growing cutaneous nodule in the trunk and proximal extremities. The lesion is usually a solitary, firm, grey-white nodule in the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Recurrent lesions often tend to be multinodular (as in this case; note the horizontal scar to the left of the nodules - the result of previous resection).   return to Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
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